Australia and England will compete for the first rugby league Ashes series for 22 years in 2025.
The historic rivalry will re-ignite later this year, with the Kangaroos set to travel to the UK in October for a three-Test series.
Speculation had gathered in recent months over the revival of the huge rivalry, with the Australian Rugby League Commission confirming the news on Wednesday.
The series is set to begin at Wembley Stadium on October 25, with Everton’s new stadium on the Bramley Moore Dock will host the second Test on November 1. The series will conclude at the AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds on November 8.
It is also eight years since England and Australia last did battle at the 2017 rugby league World Cup final in Brisbane with the Kangaroos securing a 6-0 victory.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman, Peter V’landys said: ‘We are proud to revive one of the great Rugby League traditions with the first Ashes series and Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years.
‘The ARLC believes in the international game and the Commission was behind this historic tour to support the growth of the game in the North.
‘Kangaroo Tours are an iconic part of Rugby League folklore and have always delivered thrilling contests.
‘The current generation of Kangaroos players have never experienced the magic of a Kangaroo Tour, and I’m delighted that they will have a chance to cement their own legacy alongside the greats of the past.’
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